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Northenden Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Northenden Community School is an academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

210

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2019

Northenden Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northenden Community School?

The catchment area for Northenden Community School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Northenden Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Northenden Community School: School Information

Full address
Bazley Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4FL
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
152025

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Northenden Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Northenden Community School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Northenden Community School

What is the catchment area for Northenden Community School?

The catchment area for Northenden Community School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Northenden Community School oversubscribed?

Northenden Community School has a capacity of 210 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Northenden Community School?

Admission to Northenden Community School is managed by Manchester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Northenden Community School cover?

Northenden Community School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Northenden Community School?

Northenden Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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